Crispy Critters

Chilly Critter - A shivering squirell.
@webeishere (36313)
United States
March 11, 2009 11:19am CST
Here is a shot of a frozen squirell munching on my bird seeds. This was during a blizzard we had Tuesday afternoon. At the time of this photo it was about 0 degrees F with high winds and a windchill of near -15F. Even the critters were out foraging for some nurishment etc. Have any bad storms in your area as of late? HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@mummymo (23706)
12 Mar 09
Awww poor little fella - I think I would rather have went hungry than braved that weather! WE have had some very cold and extremely windy weather of late but although we had snow showers on Sunday it did not lie on the ground! xxxx
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Almost every night around midnight, we get a chipmunk visiting the feeder. The birdfeeder was swinging wildly due to the winds but he hung on for over an hour stuffing his belly and cheeks. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@mummymo (23706)
12 Mar 09
Wow I would love to be able to watch that , I have never seen a chipmunk! xxx
@mummymo (23706)
24 Mar 09
Thanks for the BR AGB , hugsxxxx
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
12 Mar 09
We had a serious downpour with hail probably the night your storm hit. It was awful to see the rain, but overall we are grateful for the moisture.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I have been caught in a hail storm when riding a motorcycle in the past. That stuff hurts a lot. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
11 Mar 09
No, not a story to tell but wanted to see the picture and make a comment on it so I will go do that now.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Mar 09
He is so cute isn't he? Even shivering with the high winds, blowing snow and frigid temps. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
12 Mar 09
Hi Grandpa Bob! It must have been very cold in your place! However, in our place we are experiencing a very hot weather. We are being warned of heat wave and we are experiencing 33-35 degrees C hot weather. And it will still get hotter in the next days up to 43 degrees C as forecast by the weather bureau here. Oh my! Take care and have a wonderful day! lovelots..faith
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Uggh! We are looking at p[ossible a record low temp tonight being nearly 10 below zero possible. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
11 Mar 09
Poor little thing! No storms here lately but my neighbor says there will surely be one more snow before spring really comes. I remember a few weeks ago seeing a squirrel that lives in the tree out back, it was snowing big fluffy flakes and he was sitting on a branch shielding his back and head from the snow with his tail. I felt so sorry for him! That's when he began eating the suet, I was glad it was there for him.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Mar 09
This little guy had a field day as he was the only critter brave enough to venture outside of his shelter foraging for food. I loved watching him climb up to the birdfeeder then knock seeds to the ground etc. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
12 Mar 09
Hi GRANDPA BOB, We have had a bit of very windy days but not too drastic Tamara
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Well I won't wish this on you then. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@Darkwing (21583)
12 Mar 09
Lately, we've had quite springlike weather... sunshine and still air, although a little chilly. In between though, we had a couple of days of squally wind and rain, so we're not out of the woods quite yet! Nevertheless, this is typical March weather in England, so I'm not too unhappy with it. I love it when squirrels come around for food. I know they're regarded as destructive, but I think they're so cute... and crafty! Brightest Blessings Grandpa Bob and thank you for sharing.
@ersmommy1 (12587)
• United States
12 Mar 09
No real bad storms. Just some flash rain storms. ALot of wind lately, but that's it. Hopefully the wind won't bring down any branches on your new roof. The roof is less than 5 months old. Keeping fingers crossed.
@gemini_rose (16264)
13 Mar 09
The weather here in UK has warmed up somewhat of late, I can tell because my gas is lasting longer now hehe! Yesterday when the sun came out it was absolutely gorgeous in it, so warm, I sat on my doorstep for ages at one point with the sun shining on my face and I cannot tell you how good it made me feel!!!
@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
12 Mar 09
None yet, but it is becoming so hot in here nowadays. You just want to stay inside the house. The heat of the sun sends this burning sensation on your skin, that if you can just stay inside all day, you would.Summer has come too early and it is forecast to become much hotter until the middle of May, whew! Sometimes, i wish that we could have a little taste of your snow there.